Kawasaki Z550-H2 1983 Z550H2 GPZ550 Classic PETROL Manual

The quintessential 550, the GPZ550 took the UK by storm in its day, and is still revered by those in the know. This particular example, from a private collection, is in fantastic condition and is largely complete. Downpipes are included (not pictured). Keys and V5 present. Thanks to cycleworld.com for the following summary of this iconic machine For all practical purposes, 1980 was still the 70s in the world of motor­cycles. Handlebars were still gener­ally high, footpegs were out front, and sportbikes were, for the most part, hotrodded standards. The hottest of these was Kawasakis KZ550, a handsomeenough sunsetstriped middleweight UJM that combined reasonable weight with decent power to rule the boxstock class at local racetracks. In fact, when Kawasaki noticed that its dealers couldnt keep the KZ in stock and that racers were buying them used for newbike prices, it put together a bike that wound up changing the entire motorcycling landscape. The GPz550 is arguably one of the most influential motorcycles in history, and its fouryear run absolutely launched the sportbike as we know it. The magic of the bike was simple: Kawasaki simply took what racers were doing to the KZ and put it into production. The 1981 GPz550 got the KZs oversquare twovalve 553cc engine, but with higher compression, hotter cams, electronic ignition, and an oil cooler. The rest of the bike got a second front disc, a disc instead of a drum out back, an air fork, adjustable damping on the shocks, lower handlebars, and rearset pegs. A little cafe fairing was fitted to the headlight, the engine and exhaust were blacked out, and Kawasaki sent it out into the world. See the rest of their great review of this iconic bike here https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/kawasakigpz550launchedthemiddleweightrevolution/ Convenient Nationwide Delivery available with no hidden charges, mainland £199+VAT. Viewings / test rides are very welcome from our Newcastle Upon Tyne workshop, we love to talk bikes! P/X, finance and all usual dealer facilities available. Check our website for high res imagery, 360 interactive images and video! WWW.THEAUTOPILOT.CO.UK.